16 films to get you in the mood for Halloween

Now the summer's practically over, let's just pop those sun dresses back in the cupboard and admit beer gardens are out of the question for another year, yeah?

Yes, the end of summer is sad, but it makes way for autumn. And the best thing about autumn? No not pumpkin spice lattes (although, they are good). We're talking about Halloween! So let's get ourselves all riled up but watching some of these spooky bad boys, eh?

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1. The Addams Family

Is it okay that I've got the hots for Lurch? Probably not. But the heart wants what it wants…

6. Casper

7. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Technically this is a Christmas film, as you can tell by the name. But it's full of ghosts, skeletons and pumpkins, so we're havin' it for this list. You got a problem with that? Speak to Oogie Boogie.

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